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ryoma uratsuka Pokémon cards

All 66 Japanese cards illustrated by ryoma uratsuka across 52 sets from 2019 to 2026, newest first.

Cards
66
Sets
52
First card
2019Drifloon, GG End
Active
2019 to 2026

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Minior
Maschiff
Minccino
Rowlet
Larry's Komala
Stufful
Buneary
Phanpy
Buneary
Thievul
Tynamo
Growlithe
Natu
Stufful
Spritzee

About ryoma uratsuka

Ryoma Uratsuka blends airy composition with crisp, storybook motion that pops in both English and Japanese prints. Collectors chase these releases for expressive palettes, cross-language pairings, and approachable rarity tiers that display beautifully.

Signature card deep-dive

Butterfree from Fusion Strike is a Rare Holo that captures Uratsuka’s breezy motion and clean lines, letting the foil breathe while the subject stays vivid. Collectors center builds on Butterfree from Fusion Strike because its Rare Holo status offers an attainable anchor that pairs naturally with the matching Japanese print.

Butterfree from Fusion Arts is a Rare that mirrors the scene with Japanese text, creating a satisfying bilingual echo when slotted beside the English holo. The accompanying card grids place both Butterfree prints side by side so the shimmer-to-matte contrast feels handmade in a tight binder row.

Spotlight picks and comparisons

Sunkern from Sword & Shield Promos is a Promo in Japanese that typically trades in smaller pockets, while Politoed from Lost Origin shows up as a straightforward Rare with crisp English templating. Uratsuka’s warm, sunlit palette on Sunkern contrasts with the deeper aquatic tones on Politoed, and framing them against Butterfree from Fusion Arts creates a smooth color gradient across a page.

Butterfree from Fusion Strike adds a Rare Holo finish that catches light where the Promo Sunkern and Rare Politoed stay flat, giving the spread texture without overwhelming it. Our grids cluster Sunkern, Politoed, and both Butterfree prints to spotlight palette shifts, rarity treatments, and language quirks that read instantly from sleeve to sleeve.

Artist era and why collectors care

Spanning late 2021 into 2022, this Uratsuka run lets collectors build a compact lane that tells a clear story across languages and rarity tiers without stretching budgets. Butterfree from Fusion Strike and Butterfree from Fusion Arts provide the backbone, while Sunkern from Sword & Shield Promos and Politoed from Lost Origin complete the arc with distinct tones and textures.

Collectors often stage the two Butterfree at center with Sunkern above and Politoed below for a tidy four-card showcase that feels personal and balanced. The grids echo that layout so a nine-pocket page looks curated at a glance, with the Rare Holo, Promo, and Rare tags guiding the eye like captions in a small gallery.

Why Butterfree is trending

Butterfree is the top trending card for English collectors this week. It headlines the Fusion Strike release from November 12, 2021. Collectors are chasing card #3. Interest around this rare holo print continues to climb.

Butterfree brings Grass-type, 120 HP to the table.

Market signals to watch

Also on the move: Sunkern, Politoed, Butterfree. Watch how these cards influence deck-building and price swings alongside Butterfree.

Track live pricing and trade volume in the Pooka app to stay ahead of the next spike.

2026 4 cards

30th Celebration Premium Deck Set: Espeon & Umbreon, Abyss Eye, Ninja Spinner, Nullifying Zero

2025 8 cards

Start Deck 100 Battle Collection, Mega Symphonia, Mega Brave, Black Bolt

2024 6 cards

Terastal Festival ex, Generations Starter Decks, Super Electric Breaker, Night Wanderer

2023 8 cards

Mewtwo ex Terastal Starter Set, Ruler of the Black Flame, World Championships 2023 Yokohama Deck: Pikachu, Pokémon Card 151

2022 12 cards

VSTAR Universe, Scarlet & Violet Promos, Paradigm Trigger, Incandescent Arcana

2021 13 cards

Starter Deck 100, Zacian & Zamazenta vs Eternatus Special Deck Set, Fusion Arts, Blue Sky Stream

2020 8 cards

Blastoise Starter Set VMAX, Shiny Star V, Amazing Volt Tackle, Legendary Heartbeat

2019 7 cards

Sword, Sword & Shield Promos, Alter Genesis, Dream League

ryoma uratsuka Pokémon card FAQ

How many Japanese Pokémon cards has ryoma uratsuka illustrated?

ryoma uratsuka has illustrated 66 Japanese Pokémon cards across 52 sets.

What was ryoma uratsuka's first Pokémon card?

The oldest Japanese card by ryoma uratsuka in Pooka is Drifloon from GG End.

Which Pokémon has ryoma uratsuka drawn the most?

Stufful (3 cards), Buneary (2 cards) and Phanpy (2 cards).

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